Information on the Medication Access and Training Expansion (MATE) Act Training Requirement – Information and FAQ’s
On June 27, 2023, a new one-time requirement will go into effect for all DEA prescribers to complete 8 hours of education on the treatment of management of patients with opioid or other substance use disorder. The team at the Allegheny County Medical Society has worked with the DEA to put together some information and […]
A Quick Guide: The End of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE)
By: Jenny Bender, MPH, BSN, RN, CIC We are now three years into the COVID-19 pandemic and the CDC reports that cases, deaths, and hospitalizations have been steadily declining, noting that much of the US population has some form of immunity (either due to natural infection or vaccination).1 Based on these trends, the Department of Health […]
National Nutrition Month – Incorporating Healthy Habits into a Busy Schedule
By: Devon L Kroesche, MS RDN LDN – Director of Marketing & Registered Dietitian Nutritionist at Case Specific Nutrition Did you know that March is National Nutrition Month? National Nutrition Month® is an annual campaign created 50 years ago in 1973 by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. During the month of March, everyone is invited to learn about […]
Specialty Group Spotlight: Allegheny County Immunization Coalition
Introduction by: Melanie Mayer, ACMS Marketing and Administrative Assistant Blog by Vice President of the ACIC Ashley Ayres MBA, BS, CIC Director, Infection Prevention UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside Infection Prevention and Control The Allegheny County Medical Society provides association management support to several specialty associations. ACMS staff members provide administrative support and resources to these smaller groups who […]
FTC Proposes a Rule to Prohibit Non-Compete Agreements
Article written by: Jeremy V. Farrell, Esq., Ryan James, Esq. and Michael A. Cassidy, Esq. of Tucker Arensberg, P.C. On January 5, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) took a dramatic step by proposing a new rule that would prohibit companies from entering into non-compete agreements with its workers. The proposed rule, if approved, takes sweeping action to […]
“Physician, Heal Thyself”
By: Natalie Gentile, MD – Family Medicine Doctor With the new year inevitably comes new year’s resolutions. By definition, resolutions are resolute, finite, inflexible. On the other hand, there are intentions. These are more fluid ideas and goals toward which we can aim. If we don’t reach those goals, intentions can be readdressed and reset. Resolutions […]
POLST Legislation and Education Are Key to Successful Implementation
By: Lisa George, MPH, CHES – Jewish Healthcare Foundation The POLST (Pennsylvania Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment) form has been used in Pennsylvania since 2010 (and the Oregon POLST form in use from 2000 to 2010)—providing a standardized way to translate patients’ wishes for care into actionable medical orders. Given this long history of use, it may be […]
Supporting Caregivers of Patients with Dementia
By: Amy Kowkinsky – Director, Dementia360 Program It’s challenging for doctors to give family caregivers the support and guidance they need during infrequent and brief office visits, especially if the person living with dementia is there. Though your actual patient may be the person with dementia, it’s likely that it’s the family caregiver who is […]
Non-Competes: What’s Happening to Your Employment Contract?
The ACMS, in collaboration with the Philadelphia County Medical Society, has put forth this blog post as informational-only. The ACMS team is keeping a pulse on the ongoing FTC proposed rule change regarding non-compete clauses and we will continue to update members accordingly. Restrictive covenants have been a hot button issue that the physicians of […]
Mental Health + Wellness by Jordan Corcoran
As the topic of mental health becomes more popular by the day, phrases like “prioritize your mental health” and “check in with yourself” are being used constantly, but what does it mean and how do we apply it to our very hectic schedules? As the Founder of the mental health organization, Listen, Lucy, an advocate, a […]